Northeast - 2016https://ne.meetingsmags.com/2016
en2016 IMEX America to Feature Wellbeing Initiativeshttps://ne.meetingsmags.com/2016-imex-america-feature-wellbeing-initiatives
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>A recently conducted survey by IMEX concluded that wellbeing is a top priority for meeting professionals. IMEX will offer a series of wellbeing initiatives at IMEX America this year to recognize the wellbeing for meeting professionals.</p>
<p>The event will take place Oct. 18–20 in Las Vegas and has several initiatives planned over its course. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, IMEX will host the IMEXrun, a 5K run along the Vegas Strip at dawn. The Be Well Lounge returns, led by trainer Lee Papa and her team. Regular sessions on yoga, mindfulness and mediation are offered as part of the initiative. Garbage Grabbers-Clean Up offers delegates the opportunity to ‘netwalk’ and interact with the local community.</p>
<p>On Monday, Oct. 17, volunteers can join the IMEX staff to participate in Exclusive Destination with 3D Destinations, GES and MeetGreen. This initiative also offers participants a chance to give back and to also netwalk with other meeting professionals.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 01:42:37 +0000julianna.fazio11958 at https://ne.meetingsmags.comPRLA and PATT to host joint Tourism Summithttps://ne.meetingsmags.com/prla-and-patt-host-joint-tourism-summit
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Pennsylvania+Association+of+Travel+and+Tourism&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8">Pennsylvania Association of Travel and Tourism</a> and the <a href="http://www.prla.org/">Pennsylvania Restaurant &amp; Lodging Association</a> have joined forces to host a 2016 Tourism Summit at the <a href="http://www.skytop.com/">Skytop Lodge</a> in the Poconos, Pa.</p>
<p>This partnership allows both organization to amp up energy, present enlightening educational sessions and provide vital networking opportunities.</p>
<p>Details:</p>
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<li>PRLA will host their portion of the Tourism Summit beginning on Sunday, May 15 through Tuesday, May 17.</li>
<li>PATT will host their portion of the Tourism Summit beginning the evening of Monday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 18.</li>
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<p>Some of the collaborative opportunities:</p>
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<li>PATT and PRLA will host a joint awards reception on Monday, May 16.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, May 17, we will host some joint educational opportunities together, including plans for the Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau to host both organizations as part of their Annual Tourism Luncheon in the Poconos</li>
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<p>More details are forthcoming, but for now, we can all look forward to the 2016 summit.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:36:57 +0000brittany.trevick10040 at https://ne.meetingsmags.comVFTCB Looking Forward to a Successful 2016https://ne.meetingsmags.com/vftcb-looking-forward-successful-2016
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>2015 is coming to a close, and the <a href="http://www.valleyforge.org/">Valley Forge Tourism &amp; Convention Board</a> is reporting that 2016 will likely be a strong for overnight stays at its area hotels.</p>
<p>Recently released metrics from the STR Global, a worldwide tourism data-analytics firm, show 2015 saw improvements across multiple fields:</p>
<ul>
<li>Average daily rate was up 8.9 percent</li>
<li>Occupancy was up 10.2 percent</li>
<li>Revenue per available room was up 20 percent</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-left:-4.5pt;">These numbers are enough to promise a secure 2016, but the Democratic National Convention in 2016 will likely boost measures even higher.</p>
<p>"With strong tourism assets that include world-class shopping, top-rated dining and award-winning hotels, Montgomery County is in a great position to host DNC delegates,” says Josh Shapiro, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “We are proud that our hospitality partners are energized to help our entire county shine in the national spotlight in July.”</p>
<p>Other high-profile events in 2016 are aiding in the VFTCB's goal of inspiring tourists to come to, stay and delve into Montgomery County. These include the 100th anniversary of National Park System founding and the 40th anniversary of the designation of Valley Forge as a national park. Both of these celebrations are expected to add to the 1.6 million tourists who visit Valley Forge National Historical Park annually.</p>
<p>On a smaller scale, tourism attractions such as the Pottstown Carousel, opening in 2016, are also expected to raise the visibility of Montgomery County, and enhancements to established attractions like Elmwood Park Zoo, especially as a family-friendly destination.</p>
<p>But the DNC will be the clincher of success in the coming year.</p>
<p>“Our relationship with the DNC has solidified Montgomery County's designation as a delegate magnet," says Mike Bowman, VFTCB president/CEO. "This is great news for us. The Papal visit, while advantageous, was somewhat less predictable; we had no real way of anticipating exactly how many pilgrims were coming to Montgomery County, nor how many would actually fill our accommodations. The DNC is a different case altogether. We will know very soon—well in advance—who is coming, where they are staying and how long their visits will be.”</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:12:52 +0000brittany.trevick10018 at https://ne.meetingsmags.comAtlantic City Is Taking Meetings 'To the Next Level'https://ne.meetingsmags.com/atlantic-city-taking-meetings-next-level
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="http://meetinac.com/">Meet AC</a> and the Atlantic City Sports Commission had a fantastic year in 2015.</p>
<p>Just some of their accomplishments include booking two major industry shows—Meetings Professionals International and TEAMS, both who will host their 2016 events in Atlantic City.</p>
<p>“I am very pleased with the accomplishments that Meet AC and the Atlantic City Sports Commission have achieved in a short amount of time,” says Jim Wood, president/CEO, Meet AC. “The meeting and convention industry is vital and helps support the overall tourism industry in Atlantic City.”<br />
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In 2015, future hotel room night bookings are projected to be up 34 percent from last year; in just two years hotel room night bookings have doubled.</p>
<p>Future convention delegate spending is up 31 percent from 2014 and projected delegate spending is up 70 percent over the past two years. The total Meet AC projected production year end will consist of 228,986 room nights and delegate spending will reach up to $185,639,748. In addition, for every $1 of luxury tax Meet AC invested in 2015, it’s returning $23 back to our local economy.<br />
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“While serving as chairman of Meet AC, I am pleased with the growth and progress the Meet AC team has attained,” says Jeff Albrecht, general manager, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel and Meet AC chairman. “Atlantic City is taking meetings and conventions to the next level.”<br />
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</div></div></div>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:30:59 +0000brittany.trevick10017 at https://ne.meetingsmags.comNew Team Member for PHLCVBhttps://ne.meetingsmags.com/new-team-member-phlcvb
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Martha Falcon has been hired as executive director of marketing and communications for the Philadelphia Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.</p>
<p>“Martha’s extensive background in destination marketing brings a new perspective to our organization, and she is a vibrant addition to our team,” says Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. “We will draw upon her experience, creativity and demonstrated knowledge of our industry to continue the momentum of the PHLCVB marketing efforts, bringing even more conventions and visitors to the city we love.”</p>
<p>In her new role, Falcon will oversee the marketing and communications team, which supports the sales and marketing of the Pennsylvania Convention Center through marketing, advertising, public relations and digital campaigns that promote Philadelphia and the region.</p>
<p>Falcon has more than 30 years of marketing and advertising experience in the leisure, business and travel trade sectors of the travel and tourism industry. She has worked extensively with Visit Florida, the Norwegian Cruise Line and DDB/Miami/Alma.</p>
<p>“I am truly excited to be leading the charge in promoting Philadelphia to meeting planners and visitors from around the world, especially as the city prepares to host a papal visit later this year and the Democratic National Convention in 2016,” says Falcon. “My career has been spent marketing top-tier brands, including the country’s No. 1 state for tourism, and I am looking forward to applying my knowledge in support of Philadelphia’s hospitality and tourism industry.”</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:33:21 +0000brittany.trevick8234 at https://ne.meetingsmags.comSpeak Up at The Special Eventhttps://ne.meetingsmags.com/speak-special-event
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Special Event Show has started its session proposal search and wants you to submit ideas.</p>
<p>The annual trade show and conference dedicated to the meetings and events industry allows attendees to network with more than 5,000 colleagues, exhibitors and mentors. There are 100-plus education sessions, seven showcase events and thousands of products on hand at the exhibit hall floor.</p>
<p>Tracks for the education sessions include business and professional development, design, event management, sales and marketing, event technology,&nbsp;wedding trends,&nbsp;C-suites and catering. All proposals are reviewed on the basis of applicability, originality, conference needs and speaker qualifications. Submissions are due June 1 and those selected will be notified starting in July.</p>
<p>Conducting a presentation will give you the opportunity to share your ideas, and your name, with a huge audience of event professionals. Speakers receive a complimentary education package to the event, a commemorative gift and a chance to purchase a Closing Night Party ticket at a discounted price. Opening Night Celebration tickets are complimentary. Presenters also are featured in TSE marketing materials sent off to 80,000 industry members.</p>
<p>To submit a proposal, visit the <a href="http://www.thespecialeventshow.com/tse16/Public/Content.aspx?ID=1061537&amp;YM_RID=CPLSM000000429571&amp;YM_MID=868&amp;elqaid=868&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqTrackId=4e9b006835564a3090b02abe7806fcc8">Become a Speaker</a> page of the <a href="http://www.thespecialeventshow.com/tse16/Public/Content.aspx?ID=1061458&amp;sortMenu=104004&amp;MainMenuID=1061457">TSE website.</a></p>
<p>The Special Event 2016 is taking place Jan. 12–14 2014, 2016, with exhibits slated for Jan. 13–14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:47:33 +0000brittany.trevick8119 at https://ne.meetingsmags.com